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FJ16 LPO

2016 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,617 mi
Last recorded47,617 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 LPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 47,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake cable mount broken

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable mount broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 43,038 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable mount broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 38,761 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 38,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 24,355 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs partly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FJ16 LPO is a 2016 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,048 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ16 LPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ16 LPO registered?

FJ16 LPO is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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